35-1-233. (Temporary) Effect of amendment. An amendment to articles of incorporation does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the corporation, a proceeding to which the corporation is party, or the existing rights of persons other than shareholders of the corporation. An amendment changing a corporation's name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the corporation in its former name. (Repealed effective June 1, 2020--secs. 269, 274, Ch. 271, L. 2019.)